8 Chifley

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The building has been designed – in conjunction with Lippmann Partnership – specifically for its prominent, north-facing site. The design creates an environment in tune with demands of the contemporary office lifestyle, where technology is the driver, and the distinction between the office and home is blurred or overlapping. All the offices will have access to the latest technology and materials to help modify the internal environment.

This includes louvred sunscreens on the north west and west; façades; a series of mid- and roof-level, landscaped podiums which incorporate break-out areas for occupiers; external solar shading incorporating tint-free transparent glass which creates a truly transparent building both internally and externally; and an internal environment modified by a displacement floor system, chilled beams and an exposed concrete soffit.

Five village spaces will be created, each with three-storey voids. These will incorporate cafés and outdoor seating. Each high-rise village will have exclusive terraces adjoining a glass enclosure.

The car park consists of two levels and its entry is located further to the south of the site area, which increases the expanse of the public domain.

The design aims to create a building whose carbon emissions are at least 50 per cent less than those of a ‘typical’ Sydney CBD office. It also achieves a high degree of sustainability through effective water reduction, reduced emissions of CFCs and the use of sustainably-sourced materials. A balanced approach to these areas – where appropriately implemented – will result in a 6-Star ‘Greenstar’ rating, the highest benchmark achievable in Australia.